Crystal Miller

Crystal Miller is an interdisciplinary mixed-media artist based in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds an Associate degree in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Sculpture and Expanded Media (SEM) from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2023. Crystal's work is deeply inspired by Afro-futurism, blending African traditions with futuristic visions to challenge Eurocentric aesthetics. Her art celebrates the strength and beauty of African American women, using unconventional materials such as beads, glitter, rhinestones, and foam. These elements are combined with organic patterns and exaggerated undertones of Black skin to create dynamic paintings and sculptures that envision a future where Black identity is celebrated and empowered. Crystal’s recent exhibitions include Queens & Shiny Things, at Akron Soul Train in Akron, OH, and Adornment at the Solomon Gallery in Youngstown, OH. In addition to her exhibitions, she has been featured in several Cleveland magazines, including the CAN Journal Fall 2023 cover and CanvasCle Winter 2023. She recently finished a mural titled “Until the Time Comes, We Bloom” in Public Square, Cleveland, OH.